Germicidal Lamps
Germicidal lamps utilize
ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) to break down harmful microorganisms.
Germicidal lamps are effective in combating pathogens, viruses, and molds. Germicidal
lamps are frequently used in applications involving the purification of water,
air, and food for human consumption, but may also be used for water purification
in aquariums and ponds. Many applications also exist for germicidal lamps in
laboratory settings. Traditionally, germicidal lamps have been used for medical
sanitation and sterile work facilities, but now germicidal lamps are used commonly
to sterilize air and drinking water. Once germicidal lamps were only found in
laboratories, but germicidal lamps are now commonly found in household devices.
Germicidal lamps use short
wavelength UV to disrupt an organism's DNA. Thus, germicidal lamps remove an
organism's reproductive capabilities and eventually kills the organism. Most
naturally occurring UV waves are blocked by the earth's atmosphere. Devices
using germicidal lamps directly expose micro-organisms to UV by trapping air
and water, for example, within the device for concentrated exposure. Only direct
UV exposure, like that provided by germicidal lamps, will sterilize an object.
Some wavelengths of UV
are harmful to humans and other forms of life. Exposure to UV from germicidal
lamps can cause sunburn and even cancer in some cases. UV light from germicidal
lamps can cause eye damage and/or blindness. Most devices utilizing germicidal
lamps shield the user from UV exposure and will shut-off automatically if opened.
Obviously, germicidal lamps should only be used in devices designed for use
with germicidal lamps.
Germicidal lamps are similar
in design to standard fluorescent lamps, but they do not have a phosphor coating
on the inside of the glass, thus germicidal lamps are clear. Like fluorescent
lamps, germicidal lamps require a ballast in order to operate. Also like fluorescent
lamps, wattage between a germicidal lamps and it's ballast must correlate (i.e.
ballasts are designed to run a specific lamp wattage). Germicidal lamps require
ballasts specifically designed to operate germicidal lamps.
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Product
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Description
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Watts
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Volts
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Bulb
Shape
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Base
Type
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16
Watt Germicidal UVC
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16
|
50
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T-5
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4-Pin
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16
Watt Germicidal UVC / Ozoneless
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16
|
50
|
T-5
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Single
Pin
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|
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10
Watt Germicidal UVC
|
10
|
46
|
T-8
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G13
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|
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11
Watt Germicidal UVC
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11
|
37
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T-5
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G5
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14
Watt Germicidal UVC
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14
|
40
|
T-5
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4
Pin
|
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G15T8
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15
Watt Germicidal UVC
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15
|
55
|
T-8
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G13
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16
Watt Germicidal UVC
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16
|
50
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T-5
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G5
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20
Watt Germicidal UVC
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20
|
58
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T-10
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G13
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25
Watt Germicidal UVC
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25
|
46
|
T-8
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G13
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30
Watt Germicidal UVC
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30
|
99
|
T-8
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G13
|
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36
Watt Germicidal UVC
|
36
|
115
|
T-5
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4
Pin
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|
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36
Watt Germicidal UVC / Ozoneless
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36
|
115
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T-5
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Single
Pin
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|
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40
Watt Germicidal UVC
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40
|
106
|
T-10
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G13
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|
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4
Watt Germicidal UVC
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4
|
30
|
T-5
|
G5
|
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55
Watt Germicidal UVC
|
55
|
83
|
T-8
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G13
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6
Watt Germicidal UVC
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6
|
44
|
T-5
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G5
|
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8
Watt Germicidal UVC
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8
|
56
|
T-5
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G5
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2
Watt Germicidal UVC
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2
|
10
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T-6
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E17
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